The Indiana State Police released a list of reminders for drivers as area farmers prepare to harvest their crops in the coming months.

During this time, large farm equipment will be on the roads and may impede traffic, the ISP said in a news release. Motorists should be cautious when approaching a hillcrest or curve because farm implements may require additional roadway space. Be prepared to slow down, pull to the side of the road or even to stop.

The ISP released the following tips for farmers:

• Have all lighting, slow moving emblems and placards on equipment as required by law
• Ensure that load and/or equipment is properly secured and covered with a tarp in a manner to prevent the contents of your vehicle from dripping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping from the vehicle as is required by State and Federal statute
• When parking equipment along the roadway, make certain that it is visible at night and is visible to the greatest possible distance to approaching vehicles
• When three or more vehicles are behind the implement, safely pull to the side of the road to allow same direction traffic to travel past equipment
• Avoid traveling or parking on state and U.S. highways during rush hour traffic or at night
• Do not leave anhydrous nurse tanks unlocked or unattended

The ISP released the following tips for motorists:

• Be patient when driving behind farm equipment as they have the right to operate on the roadways the same as other motorists
• When approaching farm equipment from the opposite direction, pull to the right, slow down or stop if it is safe to do so and allow them pass, particularly on narrow roads
• Avoid becoming distracted while driving by using cell phones or other similar devices

FORT WAYNE — People within the community looking for ways to give back may want to check out the Volunteer Fair at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in the Walb Student Union Ballroom.

The free event features representatives from 25 to 30 organizations and community outreach programs will have booths in the Ballroom and present information about how volunteers can tutor or mentor children and students in their local community, IPFW officials said in a news release.

Middle or high school students and adults are welcome to attend and learn more about the programs. The Allen County Public Library, Boys and Girls Club, American Red Cross and Camp Red Cedar are a few of the organizations that will be represented.

For more information, contact Stephanie Kromer, education specialist in the IPFW School of Education, at 260-481-6446 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FORT WAYNE — Allen County 4-H Clubs will host their 4th annual golf outing on Sep. 25 at Cherry Hill Golf Course, 6615 Wheelock Road.
 
Registration is 7:30-8:15 a.m., with the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The Florida scramble includes cash prizes for the top three teams. Cost is $75 per person and/or $300 for a team of four.  Signup deadline for teams is Sept. 23. A meal with awards will be held immediately following at Cherry Hill Golf Club Tent.
 
In addition to team sponsorship, other opportunities include tee sponsorship; hole sponsorship; meal sponsorship; beverage sponsorship or providing door prizes. All proceeds benefit the Allen County 4-H Youth Program. Call Larry Kemp at 260-241-6328 for more information.

FORT WAYNE – More than 400,000 people watched the Fort Wayne TinCaps this season at Parkview Field.

The TinCaps passed the 400,000 mark during Monday's regular-season finale at Parkview Field. It is the second straight season the TinCaps set a franchise attendance record.

Monday’s crowd of 5,121 set the season total at 404,942, passing the old record of 378,529 set last year in the inaugural season at Parkview Field. Fort Wayne also won the Midwest League title last year.

“This is just another example of our fans being some of the best in all of minor-league sports,” TinCaps president Mike Nutter said in a press release. “Our attendance this year was better than several Double-A teams and even a few Triple-A teams this year. We look forward to seeing more electric crowds during the playoffs.”

The TinCaps start a best-of-three playoff series against the Great Lakes Loons (Class-A Los Angeles Dodgers) Wednesday at Parkview Field at 7:05 p.m.

Kim Fenoglio reads a board book at Babies & Books, an Allen County Public Library program for young children, on Friday morning. 

Eight-month-old Kaiya Marone gets a closer look.